Nexen NexSafe
Servomotor Brakes
Brakes that bolt straight onto the servomotor and hold the axis if air or power is lost – air-released Eclipse (NexSafe, certified to ISO 13849-1) or electric Evolve.

- 0backlash
- Cat 4 / PL eNexSafe safety level
- to 235 NmEvolve transmittable torque
- IP65Evolve housing
The range
Spring, Air, Electric
Eclipse – Air Released
Spring engaged, air released; NEMA and IEC motor flanges.
- ISO 13849-1 options
- Mode sensors
Evolve – Electric
Spring engaged, 24 VDC release; 100, 125 and 155 mm frames.
- 5 – 27 Nm static
- Holding and e-stop
Every Eclipse and Evolve brake, with dimensions and ratings, is in the finder below. Evolve brakes are holding brakes for emergency stops, not for repeated dynamic stopping.
How it works
How It Works
Default to Lock
Springs clamp the friction disc whenever there’s no air (Eclipse) or no power (Evolve). Air, or power to the coil, frees the shaft – so a failure always leaves the axis held. Flexible discs and a clamp collar keep it free of backlash.

Why Nexen servomotor brakes
Safe Holding
Certified
NexSafe configurations to Category 4, PL e.
Sensors
Engaged, released and wear signals for Industry 4.0.
Easy to Fit
Integral clamp collar; Evolve air gap set at the factory.
Strong Bearing
Double-row bearing for high overhung loads.
Literature & related
More Information
- Eclipse servomotor brakes
Air-released brakes for NEMA and IEC flanges · PDF, 3.8 MB - Evolve electric servomotor brakes
Data sheet: sizes 3–5, specifications and dimensions · PDF, 1.8 MB
Not Sure Which One You Need?
Tell us about the job – the machine, the conditions and what it has to do – and we’ll help you choose the right Nexen product.